Site/Civil Project Manager - Energy Group

Woolpert; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Job summary

Woolpert, a leader in architecture, engineering and geospatial services, seeks a Site/Civil Project Manager in Columbus to lead energy group initiatives remotely in the United States. You will drive complex projects, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and project management skills with extensive collaboration across utilities, transmission, renewables,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting energy, utility, civil infrastructure, or related projects.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Understanding of risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy-related projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality alignment.
• Develop and manage work plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and project docs.
• Monitor performance, identify and resolve risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, GIS, design, environmental, permitting, and construction support.
• Ensure deliverables meet Woolpert quality standards and client expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients.
• Lead project status meetings and communicate progress and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, change orders, and scope negotiations.
• Mentor developing project managers, engineers, and staff.
• Promote accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM/Business

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Site/Civil Project Manager - Energy Group

Columbus, OH; Remote - United States

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager II to join our growing Energy Group. This position is responsible for leading and delivering complex energy-related projects while serving as the primary liaison between clients, project teams, and business stakeholders. The Project Manager will oversee project planning, execution, financial performance, scheduling, risk management, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with experience supporting utility, energy, transmission, distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, or related infrastructure projects. This role requires the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations and business objectives.

What You Will Do

Project Delivery

• Lead energy-related projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client requirements.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and project documentation.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, and construction support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables meet Woolpert quality standards and client expectations.

Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Lead project status meetings and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support client growth initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor labor utilization, subcontractor costs, and project expenditures.
• Review project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Support contract administration, change order management, and scope negotiations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, clients, and leadership.
• Mentor and support developing project managers, engineers, and technical staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Market Leaders, Program Directors, and Discipline Leaders to align project execution with business objectives.

Business Development Support

• Assist with proposals, staffing plans, project budgets, and client presentations.
• Participate in project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the development of long-term client relationships within the energy market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting energy, utility, civil infrastructure, engineering, or related projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, client communications, and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting electric utility, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, natural gas, substation, or pipeline projects.
• Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management tools.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to identify project risks early and drive resolution.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and adapt to changing project demands.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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